Trends To Try: The Shift Dress

As a follow up of last week's outfit post, I thought that this week, I
could share with you more information on shift dresses and give you a
few styling tips.

WHAT IS A SHIFT DRESS?A shift dress is a
simple, loose-fitting dress that is often knee-length. It should not be
confused with the sheath dress which is quite similar but more fitted
particularly around the waist and skirt. A shift dress has a loose skirt
which tends to move about when you are walking.

HISTORYShift
dresses were popular among historical figures like Audrey Hepburn and
Jackie Kennedy in the late 1950s and 60s (a time period whose fashion we
are currently enjoying).

STYLE TIPSI love this style of
dress for the warmer months (summer) mostly because with the rise in
temperatures, you might not want to have fabric clinging on you. Shift
dresses can be dressed up or down. Pair them with heels, wedges or flats
and you will still look chic. For accessories, a belt can be added to
define the waist. Necklaces and bangles bring out a boho vibe.Because
of the lack of shaping, shift dresses can be worn by women of all
shapes. They are a very useful style to have in your closet especially
because, you can wear them before, during and after pregnancy. You
can choose from a wide variety of colours, prints, with or without
embellishments. If you are worried about looking frumpy, select a
neckline that ensures the dress is flattering i.e. a v-neck for persons
with large busts, boat neck for people with small busts etc. (I will do a
post on how to choose the most flattering neckline later).

Below are a few ways you can style a shift dress.

Photo Credit: PinterestIs a shift dress something that you would add to your wardrobe? Do share in the comments below.